Sunday, April 22, 2012

I'm officially halfway through my pregnancy with Baby #2, and we just found out it's a girl! I think Eva will love having a sister; she loves talking about the baby and how she is going to help Mommy. Meanwhile, we are getting her "big girl room" ready so baby can move into the nursery. Here are pictures of Eva's new butterfly bedding and carpet.

We had the walls replastered and are waiting for that to dry completely before we can paint. I am thinking of a robin's egg blue, like this:

I can't wait until it's all painted so we can buy a bed and get everything set up. I am thinking we'll probably go with this daybed from IKEA, which I think is perfect for a little girl's room. It can also pull out to a double for when we have guests.

Last month we had a visit from my cousin Ben's 14 year old son Ike. I hadn't seen him since he was a little boy, but he was a great guest, and we really enjoyed his visit. As a bonus, it also gave me the chance to take lots of pictures of Eva!

Eva and the Giralda, Patio de Naranjos, Catedral de Sevilla

At the Alcázar de Sevilla

In the gardens of the Alcázar

Ike and Eva in the Catedral-Mezquita de Córdoba

Córdoba and its Roman Bridge taken from the Calahorra Tower

Eva at the top of the Calahorra Tower

Gardens of the Alcázar de Córdba

Mi Andaluza-Americana

Eva and guitarist, Calleja de las Flores, Córdoba

Ike in the Calleja de las Flores

Eva and I in the Calleja de las Flores

Eva on the train

Getting ready for Holy Week: the window display at La Campana Bakery

Sunday paseo in the Parque de María Luisa

Ike, Eva, and me in front of the Pabellón Mudéjar, Parque de María Luisa

Eva checking out the doves at the Plaza de América, Parque de María Luisa